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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm’s Wild West Days is a finalist for the KC Parent’s Family Faves Contest in the Best Kept Secret category. Voting is open until November 15. Visitwww.kcparent.com/Giveaways/VoteKCFamilyFavorites2013/ to cast your vote. Winners will be announced in an upcoming issue of KC Parent Magazine. »

The Olathe Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of developing a new 10 year master plan for our parks and recreation system. Community input is a valuable tool in this process and we’re asking for your help as we establish priorities for the future improvement of parks, recreation facilities, programs and services within the Olathe community. We invite you to participate in our online community forum (eTown Hall) now through Friday, Oct. 11. »

A limited number of tickets are still available for the popular Fall Historic Cemetery Tours. The tours provide the opportunity to learn more about the historic Olathe Memorial Cemetery from Mahaffie staff. »

Attend the 16th annual Wild West Days Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site.
This popular event offers visitors a variety of experiences and live entertainment to provide a taste of life in Kansas during the old west featuring daily arena shows, live entertainment and children’s games.
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The Olathe Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of developing a new 10 year master plan for our parks and recreation system. Community input is a valuable tool in this process and we’re asking for your help as we establish priorities for the future improvement of parks, recreation facilities, programs and services within the Olathe community. Please consider attending an upcoming focus group or community forum on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 & Oct. 3. We are hosting focus groups and community forums, these opportunities will help our staff as we work to develop the vision and plan for our system.
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Fido & Me is back for the fall starting Wed., Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Black Bob Park. This free weekly program brings together dogs and their humans for a great evening walk with friends. Each week a staff member Camp Bow Wow, an Olathe Park & Recreation partner, will lead the group from the Black Bob park basketball court on the trail for a little fun and exercise. No sign-up required, just meet at the basketball courts with your favorite dog and leash. For more information call 971-8563. »

Join us in a community event when Too Cool to Drool returns Sunday, Sept. 8 at Black Bob Bay. You and your favorite pups are invited to a dog-only swim to close out another great aquatics season. Small dogs, 25 pounds or less, have the pool to themselves at 1 p.m. Bigger dogs can join at 2 p.m. »

Pool Hour Changes for August Announced:
The school year is gearing up and many of our lifeguards are heading back to college or starting their fall sports. Due to staffing availability, the remaining hours of operation for the 2013 aquatics season have been determined.
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